We have fully-qualified staff and accreditation from leading bodies in the industry, giving you full confidence in our services
British Pest Control Association
SafeContractor Approved
International Powered Access Federation
Essex Wildlife Trust Corporate Member
Confederation of European Pest Management Associations
Prefabricated Access Suppliers' & Manufacturers' Association
Bradshaw Bennett Insurance Provider
Restaurant Pest Control
When faced with a pest control emergency at your restaurant, you need local and reliable pest control experts who can eradicate the problem swiftly and discreetly. At Pest Defence, we have years of experience in food hygiene and hospitality pest control for restaurants across Essex and London – including Colchester, Chelmsford and Brentwood.
The best way to ensure you maintain a stellar reputation within the industry is to adopt an effective pest prevention strategy. This allows you to keep operating with the highest standards of food hygiene in place, with the peace of mind that common restaurant pests won’t derail your business.
Our expert team has the knowledge to provide preventative measures such as traps, sealants and mesh grilles that all work to block access to your property in the first place for pests. We can carry out this work regardless of whether you’ve experienced pest issues before or not.
Why Choose Us
With over 25 years of experience in restaurant pest control, we offer you a rapid response wherever you are in Essex and London. Whether you need preventative measures put in place or have an existing pest emergency, we operate seven days a week helping restaurants both large and small.
All staff are fully qualified and registered as professional pest controllers
All staff undergo regular Enhanced DBS checks and carry photo ID
Fully insured
Full members of the BPCA
Safecontractor accredited
CEPA EN16636 accredited company – European Quality Standard for Professional Pest Management Companies
A Trading Standards approved company
We’re always happy to discuss and advise on any pest issue for restaurants, something that can be instrumental in helping achieve a high food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Call our team today and get a rapid response from a team with experience in removing and preventing pests in the food industry.
Who is responsible for pest control in a restaurant?
The responsibility for the safety and hygiene in a restaurant, and therefore pest control, is with the business owner or manager. Environmental Health Officers will conduct regular inspections and can close or fine a business if they find a failure to manage any pest issues. While the manager or owner is legally responsible, there should also be a conscious team effort to keep a restaurant pest-free for the benefit of everyone.
What is the most common pest in restaurants?
A restaurant is attractive to many pets, not least rodents and cockroaches, which will be drawn by food waste and warm environments. However, restaurant owners should also be on the lookout for fly infestations and insects within dry products stored on site. Whether it’s rodents, weevils, flies or ants, don’t let pests ruin your reputation – contact us for a quote and advice on managing pests.
Should a restaurant close if they have rats?
Yes, if you discover a rat infestation at your restaurant, it requires immediate action to protect staff and the public. Closing for a short period while you resolve the issue discreetly with the help of a professional pet control company is a better solution than being forced to shut down by a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice (HEPN). The latter could come with fines and will cause reputational damage, not to mention putting the health and safety of customers at risk.
Are you accredited?
Yes, we’re committed to upholding high standards for restaurants when delivering our pest control services. That’s why we’re SafeContractor accredited, as well as being members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). We are a CEPA EN 16636-certified company, adhering to the European quality standard for professional pest control.
We are also local authority approved for your peace of mind.
What areas do you cover?
We offer professional pest control for restaurants in London and Essex, including Colchester, Chelmsford and Brentwood. Whether you have an infestation and need rapid assistance or you’re keen to take preventative measures, our fully qualified team is on hand to provide expertise to help you keep your business running responsibly.
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